Migrain Headache

Headache can be due to many causes: indigestion, constipation, colds and flus, poor posture or muscle tension. As a nerve pain condition, it is placed here, though it could go in other catagories as well. Migraine, a more servere type headache, is often related to congenital factors. Headaches often relate to hypertension and the increased pressure in the head. Many of the treatments for hypertension are helpful. Headache is another more common Vata (air) disorder. Vata headache is characterized by extreme pain, anxiety, irregular diet, excessive activity, and mental stimulation, worry and stress. Pitta (fire) headache symptoms are burning sensation, red face and eyes, sensitivity to light, anger, irritability and sometimes nose bleeds. It is often associated with liver disorders or toxic blood conditions. Kapha (water) type is more a dull headache with feelings of heaviness and tiredness. There may be nausea, phlegm, excess salivation or vormiting. It is usually caused by congestion of phlegm in the head and may be associated with pulmonary disorders.